Legal Student Intern; Summer Jobs in Toronto, Canada at CAPREIT
Position: Legal Student Intern (Summer 2026)
Title: Legal Student Intern (Summer 2026)
Reports To: Senior Legal Counsel
Position Summary: The Legal Student Intern will be responsible for assisting the Senior Legal Counsel in matters relating to corporate, commercial, securities, and real estate transactions and compliance with applicable laws.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Legal Counsel with the overall management of the legal function and legal affairs of CAPREIT and its affiliates
Respond to a variety of legal requests from internal clients, communicating legal concepts to the business in a manner that is easy to understand
Work with the Senior Legal Counsel to support the Investment Department and the Chief Investment Officer to negotiate, manage, and close real estate transactions
Provide support to the Senior Legal Counsel as needed to review and draft contracts to support the operations and corporate services departments
Work with corporate service departments to standardize contracts and letters of engagement and respond to queries on an ad hoc basis with the guidance of Senior Legal Counsel
Provide support with drafting template notices, releases, and other standard documents and responding to queries on an ad hoc basis for the operations teams
Assist with drafting and review of commercial agreements, including professional services, marketing partnerships, and business and technology agreements
Conduct legal research as needed and prepare memoranda
Provide corporate secretarial assistance, as required (. assist in preparing board materials, coordinating regulatory filings
Other duties as may be required
Skills & Requirements:
Enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of law school
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills– must be able to write clearly and concisely
The ability to speak French and or Dutch would be an asset
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and able to adjust to changing needs of the department
Demonstrated ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively and with conflicting deadlines
Strong planning and organizational skills
High attention to detail
Strong analytical, critical thinking and creative thinking skills
Client-service oriented, including strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Compensation & Work Arrangement:
Competitive Base Salary between $22/hr.
– $25/hr.
Hybrid Work Model:
Minimum 4 days a week in the office (Monday to Thursday).
** Please ensure to attach a cover letter along with your resume**
Title: Legal Student Intern; Summer
Company: CAPREIT
Location: Toronto, Canada
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